Accounting & Finance Intern

The Helper Bees • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting & Finance Intern provides hands-on support to the Finance team by assisting with day-to-day accounting operations, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and basic financial reporting tasks. This role is ideal for a student or early-career professional interested in gaining practical experience in corporate accounting and finance within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization, and who is excited to use and learn basic AI-powered tools to work more efficiently and accurately.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and basic analysis.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles, such as debits/credits and accruals.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel and comfort working with numbers and large data sets.
• Comfort using basic AI-powered tools, for example to draft emails, summarize documents, or organize spreadsheet structures, as part of daily work.
• Curiosity and a growth mindset about learning new tools, especially AI and automation, to continuously improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask questions and seek clarification when needed.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive financial and company information.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a remote team.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Completed introductory coursework in financial accounting and/or managerial accounting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with basic accounting or bookkeeping tasks through prior internships, campus roles, or projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with accounting software and/or ERP systems is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with entering and coding vendor invoices into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and proper authorization across multiple entities.
• Support the preparation and reconciliation of accounts payable transactions and vendor statements.
• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with basic balance sheet reconciliations and other routine month-end close activities under the direction of senior accounting staff.
• Monitor incoming invoices, including those received through the Accounting email account, and route them for appropriate review and approval.
• Help compile data for internal financial reports and schedules.
• Assist with organizing documentation for audits or reviews as needed.
• Support the team in maintaining consistent internal controls and adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with team members in Finance and other departments to resolve invoice, payment, or coding questions.
• Respond to basic internal and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Benefits

• The convenience and comfort of working remotely while contributing to our team's success.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and prioritized.
• Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application and interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern